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PDP → AEP
Which side of the plane to sit from Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (Punta del Este) to Jorge Newbery Airpark (Buenos Aires)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the premier choice for this short hop, offering a scenic coastal tour of Uruguay, views of two capital cities, and a spectacular urban approach into Buenos Aires.
Punta del Este Peninsula
A perfect aerial perspective of the peninsula, the harbor, and the high-rise apartments immediately after takeoff.
Montevideo Skyline
A clear view of the Uruguayan capital, featuring the historic port area and the landmark Cerro de Montevideo hill.
Colonia del Sacramento
Spot the historic 17th-century Portuguese settlement and its lighthouse located on the tip of the coastline.
Buenos Aires Waterfront
A dramatic low-altitude view of the Puerto Madero skyscrapers and the Casa Rosada just before touchdown.
Estuary Ferries
Watch the high-speed Buquebus catamarans leaving white wakes as they shuttle passengers across the river.
This is the 'must-sit' side for photography. You will track the coastline for the majority of the flight. For the most iconic views of the Buenos Aires skyline during landing at Aeroparque, ensure you are seated in a window seat well forward of or behind the wing to keep your view unobstructed.
Atlantic Confluence
Witness the distinct line where the blue Atlantic waters mix with the sediment-rich, brown waters of the Rio de la Plata.
Shipping Lanes
Observe international cargo ships and tankers navigating the primary maritime channels toward the southern Atlantic.
Southern Horizon
Expansive views of the river's massive width, which at this point feels more like a sea than an estuary.
Choose this side if you want to avoid direct sunlight during afternoon flights or if you prefer a peaceful view of the open water. It is particularly striking at sunset when the sky reflects off the silty river surface.
Distance: 305 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: PDP (-34.855098724365234, -55.09429931640625)
Arrival: AEP (-34.5592, -58.4156)
Route Type: International
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